Remote Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

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1099 Remote Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Fully Remote

On a mission to deliver affordable, delightful healthcare for all, First Stop Health provides connected, whole-person virtual care to employers 24/7 through app, website, or phone in all 50 states. First Stop Health prioritizes an engaging and easy-to-use experience, setting people on healthier journeys through care at multiple stages. We are proud to be recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

First Stop Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various health and medical coverage options, dental and vision coverage, disability and life coverage, making healthcare easily accessible. For those that choose to waive medical coverage a monthly medical waiver allowance will be provided.

First Stop Health offers a remote-first work environment and flexible paid time off, including Summer Fridays. Furthermore, the employer match 401k plan and monthly phone stipend demonstrates the company's commitment to employee financial well-being. The First Stop Health membership benefit is another added perk for employees and provides our virtual care solutions -- Urgent Care, Mental Health, and Primary Care -- from their very first day!

First Stop Health is seeking a 1099 independent contractor Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) who is detail-oriented and passionate about helping patients improve nutrition status, blood glucose control, prevent complications, and enhance overall health.

Under this independent contractor engagement, you will provide virtual nutrition counseling, diabetes self-management education and support, and lifestyle coaching to individuals and groups. You may coordinate with First Stop Health clinicians as reasonably necessary to support continuity of patient care.

The ideal contractor is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based nutrition and diabetes care and creating an excellent patient experience. They bring strong clinical judgment and communication skills and are comfortable independently managing patient care engagements while meeting applicable clinical, documentation, and quality standards. Their approach to care aligns with First Stop Health’s Quadruple Aim: enhancing patient care experiences, improving population health outcomes, reducing costs, and supporting clinician well-being.

This engagement offers flexibility for the contractor to manage their availability. The contractor will independently determine and manage their availability. First Stop Health and the contractor may mutually agree upon availability needed to support patient care and program needs. Once the contractor accepts a patient appointment or other service commitment, the contractor is expected to fulfill that commitment in a timely and professional manner.

• Provide virtual and telephonic nutrition and diabetes education services to patients through First Stop Health for patient care engagements accepted by the contractor.
• Provide services consistent with applicable clinical standards and any clinical, regulatory, patient-safety, or contractual requirements applicable to services delivered through First Stop Health.
• Complete documentation required for services provided through First Stop Health using First Stop Health’s designated platform.
• Connect patients with appropriate resources and tools, including referrals and health information made available through First Stop Health.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments considering medical history, laboratory values, medications, lifestyle, and cultural preferences.
• Develop individualized nutrition interventions and meal-planning recommendations aligned with evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES), including carbohydrate counting, insulin management education, glucose monitoring, and problem-solving skills within the contractor’s professional scope of practice.
• Develop and…